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House roll call 226 · 46th Congress · Apr 5, 1880

To suspend rules and adopt a resolution providing for currency to be issued only by the government.

On Apr 5, 1880, the House voted 85–117. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 70–30, Republicans 3–89, Others 15–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 33 members voted against their own party.

During the 46th Congress (1879–1880), Rutherford B. Hayes was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
85
No
117
Did not vote
93
Date
Apr 5, 1880

By party

  • Democrats70 yes · 30 no · 46 didn’t vote
  • Others15 yes · 1 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Republicans3 yes · 89 no · 43 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To suspend rules and adopt a resolution…: House Vote, Apr 5, 1880,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/46-H-226/to-suspend-rules-and-adopt-a-resolution-providing-for (accessed 2026-10-16).

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